Antirattling device



H. E. EWING.

ANTIRATTLING DEVICEx APPLICATION FILED APR.15, 1921.

1,490,482. Patented Dec. 13, 1921,

wrmzss: ATTORNEY dow frame 2 and also UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE;

ANTIRATTLING DEVICE.

Application filed April 15,

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HARRY E. EWING, a citizen of the United States,residing at Smithfield, in the county of Fayette and State ofPennsylvania, have invented new and useful Improvements in Antirattling'Devices, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to an anti-rattling device for windows, thedevice being especially designed for windows of automobiles and thelike.

The general object of the invention is to provide a device which isadapted to be secured to the window frame and is provided with a springportion for pressing against the window pane to hold the same againstmovement and thus prevent rattling thereof.

Another objectof the invention is to so arrange the parts that theportion which engages the window pane will be offset from the part whichis secured to the frame so thatthe device can be used on windowsprovided with window strips.

This invention also consists in certain other features of constructionand in the combination and arangement of the several parts, to behereinafter fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawingsand specifically pointed out in the appended claims.

In describing my invention in detail, reference will be had to theaccompanying drawings wherein like characters denote like orcorresponding parts throughout the several views, and in which Figure 1is a fragmentary elevation showing the device in use.

Fig. 2 is a section on line 2-2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged view of the device itself. a

As shown in these views the device consists of a base plate 1 havingscrew holes therein so that it can be secured to the winhaving arightangularly projecting part 3 to which the window engaging member 4is secured so that said member is spaced an appreciable distance fromthe base. This member 4 is formed of a spring strip bent as shown and itcarries a strip 5 of felt or similar material which is secured to theouter end of the spring strip 4 by means of a rivet 6 passing through ahole in said outer end and to the inner end by means of a clamping strip7 which em- Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. 13, 1921.

1921. Serial No. 461,728.

braces the lower end of the spring strip 4 and through which the rivetswhich hold the strip 4 to the part 3 pass. As will be seen from Figs. 1and 2 the base part is secured to the window frame or other frame, theglass panel 8, with the member 4 pressing against the panel. The springaction will thus prevent the panel from moving in the framethuseliminating rattling noise and preventing breakage of the panel. Thespring member 4 will yield sufficiently to permit the panel to be raisedand lowered. The member 4 is offset from base 1 to a suflicient extentto permit the device to be used on windows provided with the packingstrips or'weat-her'strips at their edges as the member 4 will extendbeyond such strips and engage the face of the panel anappreciabledistance from the edge thereof.

As many of these devices can be used as desirable or necessary. Thedevice can be used on frames formed of molding and there are noadjustments to be made as the device works automatically. The deviceswill be made in rights and lefts so that they can be placed on bothsides of a. window.

It is thought from the foregoing description that the advantages andnovel features of my invention will be readily apparent.

I desire it to be understood that I may make changes in the constructionand in the combination and arrangement of the several parts, providedthat such changes fall within the scope of the appended claims.

W hat I claim is v l. A. device of the class described comprising abasemember having a rightangularly extending projection, a spring stripsecured to the outer end of said projection, the free end of said stripbeing of curvedshape and a strip of non-metallic material located on theoperative face of the spring strip.

2. A. device of the class described comprising a base member having arightangularly extending projection, a spring strip having one endsecured to the outer end of said projection, a felt strip on the springstrip, a rivet. passing through an opening in the outer end of thespring strip for securing the felt strip thereto and a clip at the otherend of the spring strip engaging the felt strip.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

HARRY E. EWING.

